49ers reportedly work out ex-Rams WR Avery

The 49ers worked out Avery, the recently released Rams wide receiver today, according to the SportsXchange. Avery, 27, the No. 33 overall pick of St. Louis in the 2008 draft, was released by the Rams last week after he missed last year with a torn ACL that he sustained in the third preseason game. He had six catches for 91 yards and a touchdown this past preseason.

Avery (5-11, 184), known for his speed, had 100 catches for 1,263 yards and eight touchdowns in his first two seasons. His 53 receptions in 2008 were the second-most by a rookie in franchise history.

Avery played in 31 of 32 games his first two seasons, but his NFL injury history extends beyond his torn ACL. As a rookie, he missed part of training camp and two preseason games with a stress fracture of his pelvic bone. He missed most of the 2009 preseason with a stress fracture in his left foot.

With five receivers on the roster, the Niners likely view Avery as a player who could depth. Williams, the No. 5 wide receiver and a sixth-round pick in last year’s draft, appears to have a firm grasp on a roster spot after an impressive preseason in which he had seven catches for 105 yards, both team-highs.